The art of teaching science: How can our kids get better at science? With more hands-on learning and better-prepared teachers.
13th February 2005
Laura Diamond
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sunday, February 13, 2005
If Georgia wants to improve students’ understanding of science, experts say, the state is going to have to change the way it teaches science. The subject will need to be made more relevant to students and taught by those who have a deep understanding of it. And attitudes toward science will have to change.
“We have to get over this prejudice against science that it is a hard subject that many students will struggle with,” said Ken Townsel, middle school science coordinator for DeKalb County schools. “The younger we reach children, the younger we get them interested and excited about science, the better we will be.”